TIP “Use an electric toothbrush with a timer and brush for two minutes at least twice daily. It will reduce inflammation, not just in your mouth but in your whole body. That's because inflammation is caused by bacteria and when your gums bleed, the bacteria travels through your blood and can affect your heart, lungs, knees – your whole system. Everyone I've seen who has followed this advice has shown an improvement in their gums, especially if they're over 40.” Muench Family Dental Dr. Kevin Muench — 140 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood 973-763-2221 — KevinMuench.com Seven Point Wellness Cristina R. de La Mar & Phil Veneziano Millburn, NJ – Midtown, NYC 917-210-1063 — SevenPointWellness.com TIP “Breathe deeply! The centerpiece of Chinese Medicine is the breath, the beginning of all healing, and a step towards bringing the mind and body to relaxation. All Chinese Internal Martial Arts (Qi Gong, Tai Chi) incorporate the breath in their practice. When we learn to breathe down deep into our diaphragm, we maximize our lung capacity, quell anxiety, and improve oxygenation of all our cells, leading us to a state of optimal organ, muscle and brain health. Stay tuned for upcoming Qi Gong classes, which will expand upon the idea of the breath, or just call to say hello and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.” TIP “Schedule your workouts like business meetings that you simply cannot miss. We recommend just three or four one-hour classes per week. This is YOUR time to focus on YOU. The more you get to class, the quicker you'll see results, and the sooner you'll want to come back. Anyone who follows this recommendation will begin to see results within the first two weeks.” CKO Maplewood Tara Connell — 1933 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood 973-996-8779 — CKOMaplewood.com